Dell Dimension 9100 - Manual (Page 73)

Removing and Installing Parts
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NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification
of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the
cable into the computer.
4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and
then turn them on.
5 Remove the card driver from the operating system.
6 If you removed a sound card:
a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to
On.
b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the
computer.
7 If you removed an add-in network connector:
a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to
On.
b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the
computer.
PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports:
• One PCI Express x1 card
• One PCI Express x16 card
• One PCI Express x4 card
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If
you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 79.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 69.